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Research. Our History and Our Future.

We are proud of the department's long history of cutting edge investigation in all types of health science research. While our investigators continue to pursue substantial bench research, we have been expanding our focus in the areas of translational and clinical research.

Research

FEATURED PROGRAMS

Children's Research Institute

Children’s Research Institute

Food Allergy Initiative

Rare and Genetic Lung Diseases

RESEARCH BY SPECIALTY

Lab researcher

Allergy-Immunology

Dr. Sylvester using a pipette in his lab

Gastroenterology

Two Pediatric Patients playing in the clinic waiting room

General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

Dr. Powel examining patient in clinic

Genetics and Metabolism

Dr. Salvodo looking at samples with a microscope

Hematology-Oncology

Uma Nagarajan looking into a microscope

Infectious Diseases

Dr. Melissa Bauserman and NP Kimberly Nail checking on infant with a stethoscope

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Dr. Esther and colleague examining a specimen in the lab

Pulmonology

Dr. Wu and Dr. Stein having a discussion in clinic

Rheumatology

PEDIATRICS RESEARCH NEWS

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  • Elise Hickman, PhD and Brittany Raffa, MD

    Hickman and Raffa Named 2026 TraCS K12 Scholars

    Elise Hickman, PhD, in the Curriculum in Toxicology & Environmental Medicine working with Dr. Megan Rebuli in Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, and Brittany Raffa, MD, Assistant Professor in General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, have been named 2026 CTSA K12 Scholars as part of the Gene Orringer Junior Faculty Career Development Program (TraCS K12). Congratulations!

  • UNC BRAINY-T1D Team

    BRAINY‑T1D: Advancing Our Understanding of How Early Type 1 Diabetes Shapes the Developing Brain

    BRAINY-T1D is a nationwide effort aimed at understanding the earliest effects of Type 1 Diabetes in young children. UNC is one of eleven campuses participating in this NIH project. At UNC, the study is led by an interdisciplinary group of investigators whose expertise spans neuroimaging, endocrinology, pediatrics, occupational therapy and pediatric neuropsychology.

  • Melissa Bauserman, MD, MPH

    Bauserman Elected Member of American Pediatric Society

    Melissa Bauserman, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, has been elected to the American Pediatric Society (APS), North America’s first and most prestigious academic pediatric organization. The society recognizes distinguished academic leaders, educators, and researchers whose contributions have earned national and international acclaim.

  • Dr. Brittany Raffa

    Raffa Nominated to APS SPR Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research

    Brittany Raffa, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, has been nominated to participate in the APS SPR Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research program for 2025-2026.